A Hit with a Miss
"It's a laugh-loaded winner!"
Originally released in 1945. A Hit with a Miss is a comedy film. directed by Jules White. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shemp Howard, Charley Rogers, and Robert B. Williams
Synopsis
Shemp Howard is a prizefighter in this Columbia All-Star Comedy who has a complex that leaves him a coward and unable to fight unless he hears "Pop Goes the Weasel." He hears it enough here, from various and outlandish sources, to eventually win his championship match.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shemp Howard
as Rameses - Prizefighter
Charley Rogers
as Professor Periwinkle (as Charles Rogers)
Robert B. Williams
as Jonesy
Marilyn Johnson
as Rameses' Fiancee
Heinie Conklin
as Referee (uncredited)
Lew Davis
as Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Larry Fine
as Professor Periwinkle (archive footage) (uncredited)
Arthur Housman
as Fight Timekeeper (archive footage) (uncredited)
Johnny Kascier
as Kilduff's Trainer in Ring (uncredited)
Sam Lufkin
as Spectator (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Hit with a Miss about?
Shemp Howard is a prizefighter in this Columbia All-Star Comedy who has a complex that leaves him a coward and unable to fight unless he hears "Pop Goes the Weasel." He hears it enough here, from v...
Who directed A Hit with a Miss?
A Hit with a Miss was directed by Jules White.
How long is A Hit with a Miss?
A Hit with a Miss has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was A Hit with a Miss released?
A Hit with a Miss was released on December 13, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Hit with a Miss?
The main cast of A Hit with a Miss includes Shemp Howard, Charley Rogers, Robert B. Williams, Marilyn Johnson, Heinie Conklin.